As artists I think we feel at times when a piece doesn't start out so well that a little voice inside our heads starts to say you cannot paint or draw. It happens to me at times and you begin to think of the piece as failures. STOP! Don't listen to those voices. Instead listen to your heart, gut feeling and muse. Perhaps the art you are trying to create was meant to be presented differently. When I first started out creating my Eastern Phoebe I had a different background in mind. It simply did not work. So after letting it sit for a day it came to me to how it wanted to be created. Have you had that happen? The part about how a piece says it should be. You just follow your instinct and before you know it the art is speaking to you.
Once again I got out the clear gesso and coated my lightly petal imbedded paper to paint on. I also got into the habit of using a limited pallet. For this painting I used Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Gold, and Perylene Red to mix my grays. This can sometimes be a pain when it comes to scanning so we will touch on scanning in another post.I have been delighted with the response to time management. So many great comments were left and a couple that led to more great blogs talking about the same subject. Check out the comments when you get a chance. We are not alone and at some point we have all experienced the stress of our schedules. I am going to put into practice some of the ideas you have mentioned and if you are looking for more hop on over and checkout these wonderful artists and their recent posts on time management.
First there is R Garriott and her work is colorful, delightful, and beautiful. You will also find a section on some wonderful Photoshop Tips. Here is her post on Time Management.
Then Leslie Avon Miller, a collage artist, has for me these wonderful calligraphic marks in her work that just speak volumes. She also wrote just recently on time management. Check it out here.
No matter what our jobs are we need to invite less stress into our daily lives, figure out what is important and takes first priority and let the rest fall into place. There are only so many hours in a day and I want to enjoy every moment no matter what I'm doing.
First of all, that's a sweet Phoebe, Toni. Lovely painting - artists like you amaze me.
ReplyDeleteI read R Garriott's post on Time Management and even though it was directed to professional artists, I sympathized with the plight of making time to create. I don't know how you all do it. My blog is on my mind a good part of each day (writing tidbits) and sometimes I'll jot down some thoughts. However, sadly, the physical time I spend actually "blogging" isn't nearly enough! Minus my day job, I think I'd do well by sitting at the computer early in the morning and cranking out some blog posts. But maybe not. I'm easily distracted :o)
You do a great job of putting out some good stuff, Toni. Your time management skills are super.
Mary
Lovely phoebe art, Toni. I like the texture of your flecked and petaled papers. I think I'm going to have to pick up some gesso from the art store next visit and give this a try.
ReplyDeleteYour Phoebe turned out wonderful! I also think your petaled paper adds a lot of dimension without detracting.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, Toni!
Sweet! You always seem to capture the sweet expression of your subject! I love the way your painting told you it wanted to be done - amazing!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, Toni! I love the way he is holding on to the stem.
ReplyDeleteAs for the time management thing. I'll try some of the tips when I return from my conference. I really should pack, but not until after I get back from the baseball game, check my e-mail, check the blog, check my facebook, pack up the lens I'm returning to Amazon...;o
Oh yes Toni, the phoebe is talking to me. Beautiful outcome despite time constraints.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Toni. Another beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteToni,
ReplyDeleteI would give a whole bag of Morels, My camera, and a few other things to be able to draw like you do..
Bee U t full.
Toni, Beautiful bird. Thanks so much for your wisdom on the way art sometimes develops. And on the time management. Both very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteMary it has not been easy. Some people make it look so effortless. I also get distracted. There always seems to be a link I want to explore and before you know it time has gone by and I still didn't make the blog rounds. Or I just have to much on my plate but don't want to give up my blog posts. Someday maybe when I retire if I'm still blogging. Ha.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever do Vickie let me know how you like it.
Thanks Laure
Thank you Barb, Lisa and Linda
Dawn thanks, I'm going to have to find me some Morels someday the way you all talk about them.
Thank You Diane.
Aboslutely fabulous bird work! You have a real feel for feathers!
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful Toni!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful words to be guided by. Thanks.
I still need to try the gesso. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful it works.
Toni, I just ran across your link to my time management post, thank you! The eastern phoebe painting is so lovely. such sweet little birds!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog. Wow, your paintings have a unique look and quality about them. Very nice! Don't listen to that little voice that tells you that you don't have talent (the one you mentioned in your blog). I am continually amazed at the talented and creative people that inhabit the blogosphere. Thank you for taking the time to share your creations!
ReplyDeleteR Garriott thank you.
ReplyDeleteDaniel, Welcome and thank you. No I will not listen to that crazy voice. It just sometimes gets to me. Thank you for the encouragement.
Ah, those voices! They are my constant companions when I'm painting. That's when I blast some good music to drown them out.
ReplyDeleteI love your organic border on this work. It really is a lovely piece - very soothing color scheme, too. I'm glad you stuck with it!
This is my first visit to your blog, but I'll be back for more!